Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Crispy bacon and tender Brussels sprouts come together in this delicious side dish, perfect for elevating any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet and discard the rest.
- Add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the Brussels sprouts and garlic mixture onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if using.
- Mix the cooked bacon back in with the roasted Brussels sprouts.
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For extra crunch, try broiling the sprouts for the last couple of minutes. Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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